Senate Resolution 241
By: Senators Williams of the 25th, Payne of the 54th, Robertson of the 29th, Burns of the
23rd and Hickman of the 4th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Georgia Military College on its 145th anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, established on October 14, 1879, by an act of the Georgia General Assembly,
Georgia Military College (GMC) builds upon its distinguished military heritage, grounded
in the core values of duty, honor, and country, to provide hope and opportunity through
education while developing students across Georgia into authentic servant leaders; and
WHEREAS, GMC is a unique state authority with a steadfast commitment to providing
pathways of opportunity for students across Georgia, ensuring accessibility and affordability
in education, with over 97 percent of its students being Georgia residents; and
WHEREAS, GMC's Preparatory School, located in Milledgeville, serves K-12 students,
preparing them for higher education by fostering academic excellence, leadership, character
development, and competitive athletics and fine arts, with graduates pursuing college degrees
at distinguished colleges and universities within Georgia and across the nation; and
WHEREAS, in the GMC Junior College, 80 percent of the student body consists of
first-generation and/or low-income students, highlighting the institution's vital role in
fostering accessibility, opportunity, and workforce development in Georgia's higher
education system; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, GMC has remained an open-admissions institution, ensuring
that education remains accessible to all individuals seeking to advance their opportunities;
and
WHEREAS, GMC serves primarily commuter students, offers nine junior college athletic
programs, and maintains its residential Corps of Cadets, making it one of only four military
junior colleges in the nation that can commission officers in the United States Army within
two years through its ROTC program; and
WHEREAS, GMC's Corps of Cadets offers a prestigious and highly successful United States
Service Academy Prep Program, with a 95 percent success rate, preparing cadets to gain
admission to one of our nation's prestigious academies, earning their foundation in Georgia
at GMC; and
WHEREAS, GMC operates eight satellite locations across Georgia, significantly expanding
access to higher education for students throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, GMC's Global Online Leadership College has propelled the institution into the
future, providing flexible and accessible educational opportunities for working adults,
active-duty military members, and their families; and
WHEREAS, the continued achievements and milestones of GMC stand as a testament to the
dedication and hard work of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
commend Georgia Military College upon its 145th anniversary and extend best wishes for
its continued contributions to Milledgeville, the State of Georgia, and the nation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Georgia Military
College.